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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,344.48 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,344.48 and 433.92 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,344.48 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,344.48 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,344.48 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 583,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,396.76/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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